Racially Speaking

David is joined by, artist, rapper, illustrator, and now author, Jefferey Weatherford (AKA Jefferey the Artist), to talk about his new book, what it's been like following in his mother's footsteps, and his calling to inspire the next generation. Later, the two discuss the importance of hip hop as art, story telling, and culture significance. "Rap it Up" Please consider joining our Patreon

Special Ed. Professor and David's good friend and college roommate, Dr. Mark Samudre, joins the pod to discuss what eliminating D.E.I. and the Education Department would result in. Later, the two friends share their own personal stories when it comes to conversing with people they may disagree with. Please Join our Patreon!Patreon

Enjoy a special episode with David and Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader, Elana Horowitz! Support the show!

David is joined again by pastor and ministry leader, Jefferson Jones, to discuss their thoughts on the inauguration of President Trump, what it says about Christian morality, and how proximity means everything right now. Join the Patreon:

David sat down with friend, Radford University student, college ministry leader, and youth ministry leader, Ethan Bishop, to talk about growing up in a small town lacking diversity, yet ending up living in a thriving multi-ethnic community as an adult in the same town years later.

David drops in for a solo episode breaking down the viral video out of Jacksonville, FL showing William McNeil Jr. being assaulted by several police officers. David breaks down the video, why you should watch it, and what it means for ending police brutality in light of George Floyd five years ago. Notes:New York TimesPatreon

David is joined by returning guest, Vicky Willis, to discuss the history and implications of birthright citizenship, and what it would mean for it to be removed.Later, the two discuss what it looks like to engage politically both on and offline. Recommendations:“Dreamers” by Yuki Moraleshttps://www.amazon.com/Dreamers-Yuyi-Morales/dp/0823440559

David gives some brief thoughts on the presidential race and, racially speaking, on what issues stick out. https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking

David gives some quick thoughts on Disney's new live action interpretation of "The Little Mermaid." https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking

David is joined by his friend of fifteen years, Brittany Osborne, for an in-depth conversation on justice and advocacy. Brittany shares how the last three to five years have shaped her views, what changes she's made in her life, and much, much more. Then, Brittany shares about her decision to become a foster parent and opens up about how the overall system is deeply misunderstood, what justice issues inform foster care, and what it takes to get involved. Show Notes: 7:00 - how advocacy is shaped 34:00- Foster care "The Body Keeps the Score" https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=616991171471&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9008704&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9817955438492161389&hvtargid=kwd-6817364741&hydadcr=24634_13611738&keywords=the+body+keeps+score&qid=1685625494&sr=8-1 "My Grandmother's Hands" https://www.amazon.com/My-Grandmothers-Hands-Racialized-Pathway/dp/1942094477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3P80OT9VLOS5E&keywords=my+grandmother%27s+hands&qid=1685625646&sprefix=my+gran%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1 "Fostered" https://www.amazon.com/Fostered-Womans-Powerful-Finding-through/dp/1087750970/ref=sr_1_1?crid=D1WPI8CLO6ZU&keywords=fostered+tori+hope+peterson&qid=1685625691&sprefix=fostered%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1 "Reframing Foster Care" https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Foster-Care-Filtering-Parenting/dp/1625860951/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2MXA6Z4GK4PQM&keywords=reframing+foster+care&qid=1685625744&sprefix=reframing+fos%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1 "Foster the Family" https://www.amazon.com/Foster-Family-Encouragement-Practical-Christian/dp/1540901866/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=foster+the+family&qid=1685625784&sprefix=foster+the+%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking

David discusses the death of NYC street performer, Jordan Neely, and how the same patterns of injustice keep leading to the death of Black and brown bodies. https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator

David and Alethea discuss the end of the NCAA March Madness tournaments, particularly the discussions on trash talking surrounding LSU's, Angel Reese, and Iowa's, Caitlyn Clark. Later, they discuss the history of double standards in how athletes are criticized along racial and gender lines. And, of course they discuss the 2023 NBA playoffs.

David shares some "well-informed, non-expert" thoughts on whats happening, or not happening, with gun violence in America. https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking https://www.nraila.org/articles/20230320/tennessee-pro-gun-bills-progress-anti-gun-bills-fail https://momsdemandaction.org/

David and John-Mark discuss the implications of Florida's proposed Bill 999, which seeks to eliminate all things DEI on college campuses. They also discuss the recent firing of Dr. Sam Joeckel from Palm Beach Atlantic University, as well as the role Christians should play (or not play) in speaking out about legislation and education. 11: 26 - STOP WOKE ACT and Bill 999 49:16 - The firing of Professor Sam Joeckel from Palm Beach Atlantic https://www.patreon.com/raciallyspeaking

David is joined by Phd student and UK citizen, Sam Taylor, to discuss his research on Christian Nationalism in America, navigating faith, family, and vocation, as well as his thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the Royal family. Royal Family talk around 53:40.

David is joined again by show-regular, DEI consultant, and cohost of #therolldownpodcast , Alethea Lamberson, to discuss the aftermath of the death of Tyre Nichols. The two also share more honest thoughts and perspective on what this all means for conversations and activism.

David gives some raw thoughts on the state of justice issues following a month of mass shootings as well as the release of body cam footage of the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols. 

David and John-Mark sit down and chat with friend, Erin Worrall, about her calling to "homestead" in Southwest VA, her family's journey with the foster care system, church, and her overall conviction as a white woman to always be an outspoken ally for the marginalized.

Listen to part 2 of the guy's conversation with Alethea Lamberson. In this episode, the three talk about Lecrea's latest album, Church Clothes 4, and what it means for Christians, as well as what's going on with the Georgia Senate runoff between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker.  The Roll Down Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-roll-down/id1547028960 Alethea Lamberson:  @Leath14

David and John-Mark are joined by former guest and host of the Roll Down Podcast, Alethea Lamberson, to discuss Marvel's Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever.  Their entire conversation ended up being almost two hours, so it has been broken up into two episodes! Enjoy all the feels in this one, as the three discuss joy, grief, culture, and entertainment as they unpack Wakanda Forever.